Gre Question.

[Dragon416]

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I had a TBI 4 years ago and have and excellent GPA all A's in science with some B's in labs (prob a 3.8 in prereqs) and an overall GPA in my BA of 3.52. Now, my question is I made a low and I mean low GRE because they (ets) were strict on their policy of giving me disability accommodations unlike my schools which gave me the disability accommodations I needed. With that being said, I kept running out of time and made a 141 V and a 136 Q. I know this is extremely bad, but the schools that I want to attend don't have a minimum and my LORS (one from a corporate directors of physical therapists in West Florida, MGH/Harvard anatomy professor, and a lead physical therapist) and personal statement (...about my tbi and how pt made me from unable to walk to running 3 miles a day....My top choice is Nova hybrid program. What are my chances? Thank you so much!

 

[Dragon416]

They said I needed a new neuro psych evaluation which costs around $3,000.00 and they at a 3 year mark which mine just passed in April 2013. I can't afford that now, as all my investments are going towards my prereqs.

 

[StudentRehab]

They said I needed a new neuro psych evaluation which costs around $3,000.00 and they at a 3 year mark which mine just passed in April 2013. I can't afford that now, as all my investments are going towards my prereqs.

Sounds like you're in a stump. Maybe try calling Nova DPT and working something out? I don't think any of us here can personally help you, unless someone is willing to donate 3k.

You seem like you have all of the necessary requirements for DPT schools that DO NOT accept GRE scores, so best bet is to apply there or re-take the GRE and show them your disability will not affect your success in DPT school.

 

[rltruong]

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[Spt123]

I had a TBI 4 years ago and have and excellent GPA all A's in science with some B's in labs (prob a 3.8 in prereqs) and an overall GPA in my BA of 3.52. Now, my question is I made a low and I mean low GRE because they (ets) were strict on their policy of giving me disability accommodations unlike my schools which gave me the disability accommodations I needed. With that being said, I kept running out of time and made a 141 V and a 136 Q. I know this is extremely bad, but the schools that I want to attend don't have a minimum and my LORS (one from a corporate directors of physical therapists in West Florida, MGH/Harvard anatomy professor, and a lead physical therapist) and personal statement (...about my tbi and how pt made me from unable to walk to running 3 miles a day....My top choice is Nova hybrid program. What are my chances? Thank you so much!

Honestly I feel like schools use the GRE's to filter out applicants since there are so many. Depending on the school; the other things they take into consideration (grades, LORs, ect.) may be enough but with that low of a score I am really not sure. Usually schools only look at the applications that have AT LEAST the minimum score and then go from there. I would definitely double check with your program of choice though! Good Luck!

 

[Dragon416]

Honestly I feel like schools use the GRE's to filter out applicants since there are so many. Depending on the school; the other things they take into consideration (grades, LORs, ect.) may be enough but with that low of a score I am really not sure. Usually schools only look at the applications that have AT LEAST the minimum score and then go from there. I would definitely double check with your program of choice though! Good Luck!

I am applying to a school that does not have a specific score. Nova Southeastern. I am nervous as this is my first choice 🙁.

 

[easb]

I am applying to a school that does not have a specific score. Nova Southeastern. I am nervous as this is my first choice 🙁.

Just my observation from the first cycle when I applied: There are schools that say that they "prefer" GRE at least 150 for V and Q, but they "still consider" applicants with the lower scores. I did apply to 2 of those schools and got rejected. After I read more about this application process while reapplying I concluded (for myself) that it is the waste of time to apply to schools that "prefer" a specific score. Like you, I could not get 150 score on Verbal part of GRE. But the fact is that many people can! So people like you and I do not have good chances in schools like that. Maybe unless 100% of our grades are As.
But that is just my opinion. I hope that Nova really does not look for a specific score and you will get in! 🙂

 

[Dragon416]

Just my observation from the first cycle when I applied: There are schools that say that they "prefer" GRE at least 150 for V and Q, but they "still consider" applicants with the lower scores. I did apply to 2 of those schools and got rejected. After I read more about this application process while reapplying I concluded (for myself) that it is the waste of time to apply to schools that "prefer" a specific score. Like you, I could not get 150 score on Verbal part of GRE. But the fact is that many people can! So people like you and I do not have good chances in schools like that. Maybe unless 100% of our grades are As.
But that is just my opinion. I hope that Nova really does not look for a specific score and you will get in! 🙂

Nova states that there is no minimum. I think I can compensate for high gpa. I don't know though, but thank you for the advice!

 

[WarriorPT]

Hi Dragon,

First, let me tip my hat to you on your current endeavors. I hope that you do not become discouraged by your scores. We PTs are an 'open' bunch and invite anyone from any background so long as his/her mission is to live and promote PT. I CANNOT imagine a PT school discriminating against a student with a documented disability who would need more time to take tests. You may want to contact your school of choice and alert them to your disability and advise them that you were not accommodated for during your GRE (with regards to time). We like students (and patients) who take initiative. Doing this could be a positive step for you. Give it some thought.

Best of luck to you,

WarriorPT



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Licensed Physical Therapist
Out-Patient Orthopedics

 

[Dragon416]

Hi Dragon,

First, let me tip my hat to you on your current endeavors. I hope that you do not become discouraged by your scores. We PTs are an 'open' bunch and invite anyone from any background so long as his/her mission is to live and promote PT. I CANNOT imagine a PT school discriminating against a student with a documented disability who would need more time to take tests. You may want to contact your school of choice and alert them to your disability and advise them that you were not accommodated for during your GRE (with regards to time). We like students (and patients) who take initiative. Doing this could be a positive step for you. Give it some thought.

Best of luck to you,

WarriorPT



________________________
Licensed Physical Therapist
Out-Patient Orthopedics

Thank you so much WarriorPT, you are in a great field and wish you the best of luck! I will keep you guys updated when I apply!